Downtown Junction City was a destination for many people Friday evening. The occasion was the fifth annual Oktoberfest.

Activitis ranged from yodeling and Stein Contests to music and, of course, there was craft beer.

Many just enjoyed the mild weather and visiting with friends.

Oktoberfest activities continues Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. They'll range from youth dance performances and a car show to Stein Carrying Contests. The Der Manhattan Band will perform from 1-3 pm and The Brass Rewind Band from 5-8 pm. There will be a Dinosaur Exhibit at the C.L. Hoover Opera House at both 2 and 7 p.m.

One year ago attendance for&nbsp; the two-day Oktoberfest was estimated at 20,000.

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 </figure>Oktoberfest activities continues Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. They'll range from youth dance performances and a car show to Stein Carrying Contests. The Der Manhattan Band will perform from 1-3 pm and The Brass Rewind Band from 5-8 pm. There will be a Dinosaur Exhibit at the C.L. Hoover Opera House at both 2 and 7 p.m.One year ago attendance for&nbsp; the two-day Oktoberfest was estimated at 20,000.

Junction City Oktoberfest begins